There is an environment where someone is always looking for someone to make an error. They're always looking not for the good things, the wonderful things the president and first lady are doing, they're looking for an error or to criticize. And it's not conducive to good work. Desiree Rogers conducivecriticizeenvironment share on social
This ability to mix people together is something I learned early on. Desiree Rogers abilityearlylearn Change image and share on social
We have not really advertised Chicago internationally. Desiree Rogers advertisechicagointernationally Change image and share on social
As social secretary, I was responsible for putting together all the events that the President and the First Lady host. Desiree Rogers eventhostlady Change image and share on social
Washington is like playing the Super Bowl, only there are no timeouts, no potty breaks, and the arena is filled with the media. In government, you have to learn to put yourself second in a big way. But I am a business person at heart. I like to be in charge. Desiree Rogers arenabigbowl share on social
In many respects, we really are trying to not run the Social Office like a business, but we do have a strategy. We do have a mission. We are trying to standardize certain things so that our time is not spent on, you know, picking flowers or linens, that we've got standards. Desiree Rogers businessflowerhave share on social